The local show helped the youth prepare for the Washington County Junior Livestock Show that starts Thursday.

Bad weather forced the closing of the Senior Citizens on Thursday. The menu was moved forward to this week. Meatloaf, potatoes and gravy , veggie, salad and dessert. A big thank you to Jerre Jay, Velma Morain, Lois Anderson, Glen Custer, Olive Fromm and Carol Warden for packing the Mary Martha Outreach donations and distributing them. The Senior Center is open at 10 a.m. on Thursday with lunch served at 11:30 a.m.

The final preparations for the “ALIVE” Youth Rally sponsored by the Copan Baptist Church are finished. Area youth, grades 6-12 are invited to the free concert and to hear the “Good News” message delivered by Caleb Gordon. Adults who have a heart for working with young people are welcome. The rally starts at 7 p.m. March 9 at the Copan Student Center. Pastor Michael Leskowat is encouraging everyone to support the event.

The Bartlesville High School Swim Team won the State Swim Meet. Among the participants who placed was Freshman Ashton Ernst in the 200 freestyle and the 100 butterfly. Ashton is the granddaughter of Larry and Marie Pruett and great-granddaughter of Kathleen Pruett.

With the calendar page turning in a few days, it is a reminder that students will be making their plans for Spring Break scheduled for March 18-25.

A personal “thank-you” from the Custer family goes out to Roger Cameron this week . As a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, Cameron mapped out the escort route for the funeral procession of MSgt. Morris D. Custer of San Angelo, Texas. According to Ride Captain Michael Smith of Skiatook, “Papa” Cameron spent a day driving to Grainola, Okla., locating the United Methodist Church and detailing the processional route to the Cedar Creek Cemetery near Cedarvale, Kan. His efforts laid the groundwork for a flawless escort and graveside ceremony for the WWII veteran. Leader Michael Smith presented the Honor Guard Plaque of Recognition to the family. The VFW Honor Guard from Post #1254 of Arkansas City, Kan., conducted the gun salute, “Taps” and flag folding ceremony. The flag was presented to Warren Custer, brother of the deceased. Fifteen family members from Copan attended the service on Feb. 19.